Uniting former members of bands like Himsa, Lair Of The Minotaur, Hell Promise, Trial and Earthen Grave to name but a few, Vanishment began their journey back in 2019. Taking influence from both classic Thrash and Traditional Heavy Metal, in 2023 they self released “No More Torture“, a critically acclaimed debut album that combines raw
Recorded with engineer Balázs Pálfi (Türböwitch), the mixed and mastered by Nino Helfrich (Thrash Cult, Traces Of A Life), Dmitry Kim (Khors, Arhat) and Joel Wanasek (Machine Head, Carnation, Dååth) as well as being adorned by artwork by Dronicon Films (Swallow The Sun, Katatonia, October Tide) the third and final chapter in a triolgy of
“Duisternis aims to create atmospheric black metal with elements taken from industrial music with the use of synths and eerie effects. The lyrics focus on the demise of mankind and how people are unable to cope with depression, anxiety, and addiction. The new album itself is based on how the depression and unstable mental minds
”When I look back, I realise that Crystal Lake has now been active for 23 long years. People often say, “time flies,” but the truth is we’ve carved out countless histories together – with friends, bandmates, and fellow musicians – sharing struggles that drew blood and building this band piece by piece. I have constantly
They say that good things come to those who wait but does that proverb ring true when it comes to Thrash Metal? There can be no argument that 2011’s debut “Violent Aggression” by Brazilian Thrash overlords Deathraiser is anything but a genre masterclass with influences from early Sepultura, Kreator and Dark Angel rising to the surface throughout but can a
“Each track represents different emotions,from panic attacks and unrelenting anger to catastrophising, and the torment of replaying your failings. This EP dives deep into pessimism and self-reflection” ~ Virtue In Vain
Following the success of their critically acclaimed album “Skinwalker” the return of Australian-Finnish Dark Progressive Gothic Metal band The Eternal with almost half an hour of new music musing on themes of sorrow, loneliness, sadness and life holds much promise. The line up that brought us that album continue here with mastermind Mark Kelson on
“Before Rotgut was formed, we still wrote music in our concrete, lightless hell. Raw, dogged, but not yet Rotgut. Four tracks that kick-started the oeuvre. We’re bringing them out of the dark so they can rot in the light of day.” ~ Rotgut
Adorned by artwork from Gary Ronaldson (Benighted, Misery Index, Brujeria) and having been mixed and mastered by Edd Amos (Bangover, Goblin King, Mrtvi) at Warlock Studios, “Viewing The Invisible” is a fifth studio record by London Death Metal maestro’s Corpsing. If you count their 2004 demo and a pair of live albums then that’s eight
For almost twenty five years American guitarist David Meek and Ukrainian Bulgarian vocalist Olya Meek have been creating music together as Voice Of Glass, infusing elements of Alternative, Gothic and Progressive Metal with a desire to speak directly to the listener’s emotions and stir the soul. Joined by drummer and backing vocalist Anthony Raya, the group
